Ecommerce trends

    Gain the latest tips, industry trends, and actionable ecommerce insights to stand out on the digital shelf and compete in the era of agentic commerce.

    Alcohol Brands
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    11 minute read
    The Rise of NA Beverages: How the Food and Beverage Industry Is Shifting To Meet Consumers’ Tastes What began as a seasonal "Dry January" trend has matured into a permanent market shift, as sober-curious consumers seek out a high-end, hangover-free experience. For brands,...
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    Ecommerce Technology
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    19 minute read
    51% of Shoppers Say They’re Already Comfortable With Agentic Shopping — Experts Share What Brands Should Do We’ve officially entered the AI-powered shopping era.
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    Ecommerce Trends
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    16 minute read
    Gifts for Mother’s Day: What Moms Really Want This Year U.S. consumers spent $34.1 billion on Mother's Day last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), making it one of the most significant retail moments on the...
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    Electronics Brands
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    7 minute read
    The 3 Top Verticals Shoppers Buy Online — and Why Rather than browsing store aisles in person, consumers now prefer an endless aisle — turning to ecommerce for specific items.
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    Ecommerce Trends
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    8 minute read
    Consumer Spending Trends: How Much Will Holiday Shoppers Spend in 2026? 2025 ecommerce holiday spending broke records — with Cyber Week alone hitting $336.6 billion, and total global ecommerce spending hitting $1.3 trillion, according to ...
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    Ecommerce Trends
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    6 minute read
    Online Shopping vs. In Store Shopping: Why Are Shoppers Turning to Ecommerce? While modern life seems to offer consumers a newfound efficiency at nearly every turn, many “old world” approaches continue to retain their enduring, crowd-pleasing charm.
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    Artificial Intelligence
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    6 minute read
    2026 AI Trends and AI Search Trends: What Brands Can Expect AI search is supposed to make shopping easier: Ask a question, get an answer, and move on with your life.
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    Artificial Intelligence
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    8 minute read
    Why Millennials and Baby Boomers Are on the Opposite Ends of AI Adoption Though millennials are largely the progeny of baby boomers, they don’t necessarily have the same viewpoints — especially when it comes to technology.
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    Ecommerce Research and Data
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    13 minute read
    Top Ecommerce Trends To Watch in 2026 Ecommerce is growing fast, but the way people shop is changing even quicker. Global ecommerce sales are expected to hit $6.88 trillion this year, accounting for 21.1% of...
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